IEE faculty, staff, and projects in the news
Why more drilling doesn’t need to mean more harm to the environment
| nature.com
Looking at energy systems from resource extraction to end-use, not just individual components, can help. This article was written by Jennifer Baka, associate professor of geography.
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Jennifer Baka
Associate Professor and John T. Ryan, Jr. Faculty Fellow, College of Earth & Mineral Sciences
Climate risk researcher joins the Institute of Energy and the Environment
| psu.edu
Nicolas Choquette-Levy, a researcher with expertise in how climate risks are reshaping migration and land-use patterns, has joined the faculty of the Institute of Energy and the Environment and will work with the Penn State Climate Consortium.
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Researchers recognized for excellence by Institute of Energy and the Environment
| psu.edu
The Institute of Energy and the Environment presented awards to six Penn State faculty members for their collaborative, interdisciplinary research efforts and mentorship.
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Bruce Logan
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Hong Wu
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Lisa Emili
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Nathaniel Warner
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Brian Fronk
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Margaret Busse
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Lauren McPhillips
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Christopher Gorski
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Ying Gu
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Siela Maximova
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Jessica Myrick
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Hannah Wiseman
Pennsylvania Sea Grant launches research video series
| psu.edu
Pennsylvania Sea Grant, a program supported by Penn State and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, has launched a new video series featuring eight research projects conducted across the commonwealth. The projects, funded by the Pennsylvania Sea Grant program, address pressing coastal, watershed and community-based issues.
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Closing coal plants in environmental justice communities first would save more lives: Study
| ehn.org
As coal-fired power plants shut down in favor of cleaner, cheaper energy sources, prioritizing the shut-down of the plants in vulnerable communities could yield greater public health benefits and save additional lives, according to a new study. This article quotes Emily Pakhtigian, assistant professor of public policy.
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Panel discussion will explore outcomes, key takeaways from COP29
| psu.edu
The delegation of Penn State faculty and students who went to Azerbaijan for the United Nations’ annual climate meeting known as the Conference of Parties, COP29, will take part in a panel discussion from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 29, at Penn State University Park. The event, called Climate Conversation Café, is supported by the Penn State Climate Consortium.
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Mark Ortiz
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Robert Nicholas
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Brandi Robinson
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Janet Swim
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Peter Buck
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Abbie Robinson
Abbie Robinson
How the Los Angeles wildfires expose climate risks and solutions
The devastating Los Angeles wildfires reveal the growing risks of climate change and the urgent need for solutions. Explore how these fires are out of sync with nature's cycles, why extreme weather is intensifying, and the steps we can take to protect communities and build a resilient future.
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PlantVillage empowers farmers around the world to combat climate change
| psu.edu
PlantVillage, a Penn State-based research lab, is working with smallholder farmers in Africa, Asia and the Americas to adapt to climate-related challenges. To guide its expansion and commercial efforts, PlantVillage participated in the Invent Penn State NSF I-Corps regional short course, which helps researchers start on the path toward commercializing their innovations.
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NC Forest officials warn of rising wildfire risk
| wcnc.com
Just days after winter weather gripped North Carolina, state forestry officials are warning of increased wildfire risks across the state, with western regions facing immediate concern. This article quotes Erica Smithwick, Distinguished Professor of Geography.
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Graduate student’s materials science research recognized by national society
| psu.edu
Mingyu Yu, doctoral candidate in materials science and engineering at Penn State, recently received the Graduate Student Research Award from the professional society AVS: Science and Technology of Materials, Interfaces and Processing for innovative research in two-dimensional materials.
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Stephanie Law
Associate Professor and Norris B. McFarlane Faculty Career Development Associate Professor, Materials Science and Engineering
Virtual speaker to discuss impact and potential of PlantVillage on Jan. 21
| psu.edu
In the next Virtual Speaker Series from the Penn State Alumni Association, David Hughes, Huck Chair in Global Food Security at Penn State, will discuss PlantVillage, an AI-enabled "land grant in a phone" that uses data sharing to help smallholder farmers across Africa, Asia and the Americas adapt to climate change. This free event will be held on Zoom from noon to 1 p.m. on Jan. 21. Registration is open now.
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Elevated levels of radium found in western Pennsylvania’s freshwater mussels
| penncapital-star.com
Sixty-two years ago, Rachel Carson’s “Silent Spring” connected disappearing populations of bald eagles to the presence of the pesticide DDT in the birds’ food chain. Because bald eagles are apex predators, their dose of the toxic chemical was magnified and became fatal to their ability to reproduce. This article quotes Nathaniel Warner, associate professor of civil and environmental engineering.
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